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An FCDO spokesperson said:

皇冠体育app UK condemns the occupation of Goma and other territories in eastern DRC by M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) as an unacceptable breach of DRC鈥檚 sovereignty and the UN Charter聽which poses a fundamental risk to regional stability.

皇冠体育app UK calls for the immediate withdrawal of all RDF from Congolese territory. On 26 January, the Foreign Secretary told President Kagame that an attack on Goma would provoke a strong response from the international community. On 29 January, Lord Collins made clear to the Rwandan High Commissioner that Rwanda鈥檚 actions in eastern DRC were unacceptable and expressed deep concern at reports of M23 and RDF advancing through South Kivu towards Bukavu.

皇冠体育app humanitarian situation, already dire before M23 and RDF鈥檚 latest offensive, is now critical. More than 800,000 people in the area who were prioritised for support may no longer receive vital food and nutritional assistance. 皇冠体育app UK calls on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, facilitate humanitarian access, and return to inclusive diplomatic talks. 皇冠体育appir engagement in good faith in African-led processes will be key. 皇冠体育appre can be no military solution.

皇冠体育app UK is actively considering next steps, alongside international partners, including the possibility of a review of all UK support to Rwanda.